Skelwith Force

OS grid ref. NY 340 035

Skelwith Force is a fifteen feet waterfall where the combined waters of the River Brathay and Langdale Beck thrust a dramatic passage through the rocks. Situated just up river from the hamlet of Skelwith Bridge

Skelwith Force

The River Brathay at Skelwith

The force is most impressive after heavy rain. The River Brathay carries large quantities of water down from the Langdales to Elterwater, further along the river lies the spectacular Colwith Force.

Skelwith Force in flood

The footpath that follows the river through to Elterwater makes an interesting half hour low level walk providing excellent views of Elterwater with the Langdale Pikes forming a dramatic backdrop.